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Add 42/36 and 1/40

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/40

42/36 + 1/40 is 143/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    42/36 = 42 × 10/36 × 10 = 420/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/360 + 9/360 = 420 + 9/360 = 429/360
  5. 429/360 simplified gives 143/120
  6. So, 42/36 + 1/40 = 143/120
    In mixed form: 123/120

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